ABSTRACT
This chapter explains how to express ones desire to possess an object in Japanese. It states what one owns, using X wa Y ga arimasu. The chapter discusses the verbs agemasu and moraimasu mean to give and to receive. Colloquial Japanese provides a step-by-step course in Japanese as it is written and spoken today. The chapter offers a course content to anyone who wishes to acquire the ability to speak, understand, read and write basic Japanese for daily use. The content consists of 16 units, covering a wide range of topics including introducing your-self, family, transportation, work, hobbies, etc. Each unit has two or three dialogues which introduce frequently used vocabulary and grammar points. The Japanese language has two speech styles: the polite style and the plain style. The polite style is used in formal situations such as talking to a stranger or senior whereas the plain style is used in casual situations such as talking with a close friend.
